The Sports Energy Monthly paper publishes our OSGA District 8 Member of the Month article:

our Member of the Month for June Rose-Marie Bekkers

Rose-Marie lives in Metcalfe and has been an Ontario Senior Games Association (OSGA) District 8 member for over two decades.  She continues to participate in numerous events:  Bid Euchre, Cribbage, Euchre, Prediction Walk and Bridge.  This athlete has competed in District, Regional and Provincial levels and has won numerous medals in the Prediction Walk.

The Prediction Walk is an interesting event in the OSGA.  Very similar to running, walking is different in that one foot must be in contact with the ground at all times. The Prediction Walk makes the participant ‘predict’ the time it will take them to complete the course and then comparing their actual time.  The Prediction Walk course is a distance of either 3km for participants under the age of 75 or 1.6 km for participants over the age of 75.  Winners are determined by a differential of who is closest to their predictive time (under or over).

Rose-Marie mentioned that “We enjoy all the activities and the many friends we’ve met over the years”.  She plans to continue to partake in all of her favourite events in the future.  She encourages new OSGA members to just “enjoy the game”.  There is no stress or nervousness strategies required as her fellow OSGA participants are welcoming, friendly and encouraging.

For more OSGA District 8 information, contact our District 8 Coordinator at [email protected] or visit https://district8.osga.ca or follow us on Facebook.

2025 OSGA D-8 Summer Games BOWLING (Five Pin Open Team & Singles)

ONTARIO SENIOR GAMES ASSOCIATION’S DISTRICT 8 Five Pin Bowling was held on May 9, 2025, at the Nativity Bowling Lanes in Cornwall. A minimum of three (3) games were bowled.  In the Open Team event, the winners were determined by utilizing the scores of all five (5) team members.  In the Single Division, pins over average: winners were determined by utilizing the scores of the individual competitors.
The official Rules and Regulations of the Canadian Five (5) Pin Bowlers Association were applied.
 Convenor Léo Lafleur ensured that everything ran smoothly.  The 16 participants undertook their role in clearing the lanes, keeping pins dropping, along with smiles and laughter.

Congratulations to all the participants and winners.

Winners:

Open Team of Five (5) (Age Category:  55+):

GOLD:  Léo Lafleur, Sue Lafleur, Estelle Beehler, Réal Chénier & Paul Autry.
SILVER:  Dan Youmelle, Sheila Youmelle, Millie Prevost, Ross Pratt & Yvonne Lortie.

Single Women (Age Category:  65+):
GOLD:  Debra Patenaude
SILVER:  Suzanne Aupry

Single Men (Age Category:  65+):
GOLD:  Brian Donovan

Single Women (Age Category:  75+):
GOLD:  Judith MacLeod

Single Men (Age Category:  75+):
GOLD:  Keith Allen
SILVER:  Dougal MacLeod

Bid Euchre, our first local event, took place on April 14, 2025.  It was a great turn out at the St. Matthew's Church in Ingleside.

Winners:
Gold: Leo Pitre and Penny Hoy
Silver:  Fay Emerton-Proulx and Lionel Dore
Bronze: Steve Summers and Jim McKay

Congratulations to all players.  

Thank you to Convenor Martha for all your hard work organizing the event.
 

From left to right: Silver Lionel Dore & Fay Emerton-Proulx, Gold Leo Pitre & Penny Hoy, Bronze: Steve Summers & Jim McKay

OSGA D-8 DARTS was held their competition on May 14, 2025, at the Army Navy Club in Cornwall.

The event was attended enthusiastically by ten players, who all competed in Women's Doubles, representing many areas of our District.  The competition was well-balanced, and supportive throughout all games.

Results:
Team Millie Prevost / Cheryl Padbury took the GOLD.
Team Pat Granger / Ann Primeau earned the SILVER.
Team Glenys McIntosh / Lenore Cory received the BRONZE.
These three teams all qualify for the OSGA Provincial Games in Sudbury in August 2025.

4th Place - Fay Emerton-Proulx / Betty Cote
5th Place - Susan Chiles / Barb Zacios

Special  thanks to our DART Convenor, Jessie Donner for organizing this fun event. 
 

From left to right: Lenore Core, Glenis McIntosh, Millie Prevost, Cheryl Padbury, Ann Primeau and Patricia Granger.

D-8 2025 Summer Games CARPET BOWLING (Doubles) Results:

OSGA D-8 CARPET BOWLING was held on April 28, 2025, at the Matilda Hall in Dixons Corners.  This event's Division was Open, the Age Category was 55+ and each team comprised of two members.  The equipment consisted of regulation-sized Carpet Bowling carpets (30' long x 6' wide), 4" indoor biased carpet bowls with Bias 3, and Jacks were 2" indoor size.  Fun was had by all!

Congratulations to our Winners:
Gold : Connie Keeler and Cecil McDermott
Silver: Kim Link and Stephanie Hill
Bronze: Alice Robertson and Graham Link



From left to right:  Kim Link & Stephanie Hill (SILVER), Connie Keeler & Cecil McDermott (GOLD), Alice Robertson & Graham Link (BRONZE)

Thanks to Convenor Stephanie for all of her efforts organizing this 2025 D-8 Summer Game and to our official referee Angele.  

The Sports Energy Monthly paper publishes our OSGA District 8 Member of the Month article.


Member of the Month for May 2025 is JESSIE DONNER.

Jessie resides in Cornwall and is very involved in the Ontario Senior Games Association (OSGA). Not only does she compete but Jessie has been volunteering as the Darts Convenor since 2023. She is also a member and volunteers her precious time with the Ladies Auxiliary at the Cornwall Royal Canadian Legion Branch 297.

Jessie contributes her time and labour to help others and improve her community. It is a great way to learn new skills, gain experience, and meet new people. She expressed that it is “Lots of fun and staying active is very important for everyone”. Our OSGA (District 8 benefits from Jessie’s interest in social and competitive Darts. Our volunteers would all agree that volunteering benefits others including personal growth and making a positive impact. District 8 appreciate our volunteers and all of our players / participants in our various sport events.

Jessie also shared these words of wisdom for our new OSGA participants: “Come out and enjoy new friendships while staying active at the same time”. 

For more OSGA District 8 information contact our District Coordinator at [email protected] or visit https://district8.osga.ca or follow us on Facebook.

Today (May 2, 2025) we had 40 participants for our District 8 Euchre event held in Ingleside, Ontario! Teams played 5 games, had a lunch break, and then played another 5 games. Congratulations to all teams for their awesome play and sportsmanship.
Winners were:
Gold: Judith and Dougal MacLeod (15 Wins)
Silver: Fay Emerton-Proulx and Lionel Dorie (14 Wins)
Bronze: Connie Keeler and Cecil McDermott (13 Wins, 44 pts)
Honourable Mention: Penny Hoy and Jane Loucks (13 Wins, 43 pts)

 

The Sports Energy Monthly paper publishes our OSGA District 8 Member of the Month Interview.  Our OSGA Member of the Month for April 2025 is Karen Cambridge.

Karen has been involved with the Ontario Senior Games Association (OSGA) since 2023.  Karen moved to our area in 2024 and joined District 8 where she volunteered to be a convenor for our Table Tennis event.  She initially was involved with the OSGA in Cobourg (District 12) where she participated in Table Tennis Women’s Doubles and earned the Gold medal.  Karen represented Cobourg at the Provincial OSGA (Orillia) winning the Bronze medal in Women’s Double Table Tennis.  In 2024, Karen travelled to the OSGA’s Nationals in Quebec City where she won the Gold in Table Tennis Women’s Doubles and a Bronze in Mixed Doubles Table Tennis.

Karen admits that she came to the OSGA out of curiosity and the desire to compete in sports.  She stated she also enjoys the social aspect, and her continued interest in her sport, Table Tennis.  Karen enjoys making community connections with the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 297, the Knights of Columbus, and the Special Olympics for Alexandra-Cornwall.

Karen states, “Whether or not you've tried the activities within OSGA before, I would recommend you, just try it! You won't regret doing something you enjoy and meeting great people.”
Thank you, Karen, for all you do for our community.

For more OSGA District 8 information, contact our District Coordinator at [email protected], visit https://district8.osga.ca, or follow us on Facebook.
 

If you would like to become a member of OSGA, it's super easy!  Sign up online here https://osga55plus.ca/register/
Cost is currently $20 per year.  $15 goes to the provincial OSGA and $5 goes to our local District 8 OSGA.  If you sign up online, you can pay the local $5 at your first event.  Looking forward to seeing you out!!  Come join the fun.

Remember you need to pre-register for each event at least a week in advance by contacting the convenor.

The Sports Energy monthly paper publishes our OSGA District 8 Member of the Month interview.  Our OSGA Member for the Month of March 2025 is Amy Fraser.  

Amy lives in Winchester and is very involved in her community.  This was her first year as a member of OSGA, and she competed in mixed Pickleball at the District level.  She heard about OSGA from her uncle, Dan, who is the current President.  Amy loves being active and hopes to be able to compete in more events in the future.
Other Interests/Hobbies
Amy has been the President of Winchester and District Ladies Hockey League since 2007 and started a second recreational league in Chesterville.  She plays mixed 3 pitch and enjoys cycling the local trails in Russell and along the Long Sault Parkway.  She also loves attending and supporting events in SD&G with her husband, who is the Mayor of North Dundas.  Above all, Amy looks forward to her time playing with her 2 ½ year old grandson.
Welcome to OSGA, Amy!  We hope you enjoy the friendships and competition for years to come!

For more OSGA District 8 information, contact our District Coordinator at [email protected] or visit https://district8.osga.ca or follow us on Facebook.





 

The Sports Energy News monthly paper publishes our OSGA District 8 Member of the Month. December's Member of the Month is Lucie Desrosiers.

Lucie has been a member of our local OSGA for 3 years. She lives in Cornwall and participates in bid euchre, euchre, and cribbage. In 2024, Lucie and her partner won GOLD in the district euchre competition. Lucie had fun playing cribbage in the Regional Games this past summer with teams from other districts in Eastern Ontario.

Other Interests and Hobbies
Lucie likes to knit, sew, and quilt in her spare time. She enjoys playing most card games, including Canasta and Bridge. Lucie also plays darts and is a member of the local Legion.

Lucie believes everyone over 55 should get out and stay active in the community. She looks forward to playing in more OSGA events and encourages others to join in the fun!

For more OSGA District 8 information contact our District Coordinator at [email protected] or visit https://district8.osga.ca or follow us on Facebook.
 

Wow!!  We are so proud of all District 8 competitors at the Canada Games.  Congratulations to all of you.  We had 63 members participate in the games.  District 8 brought home 21 medals ( 8 GOLD, 7 SILVER, and 6 BRONZE).
Below is a list of medal winners:
Gold - Loreen Toutant, 75+ Women's 8 Ball Singles, Gold - Sandra MacKay, 55+ Women's 8 ball singles, Bronze - Barb Canham, 55+ Low Gross Golf, Gold/Silver - Teresa Flannigan, Pickleball Women's Doubles 55+ 3.5 & 55+ Mixed 3.5 pickleball, Gold/Bronze - Martine Chabot, Pickleball women’s doubles 55+ 3.5 & 55+ Mixed Doubles Pickleball 3.5,  Gold - Sheila Bush, 85+ women's low gross, Gold/Bronze - Karen Cambridge, table tennis women's doubles & mixed doubles table tennis, Bronze - Steph Fontaine, 55+ Mixed doubles tennis, Bronze - Guy Lamarche, 55+ Mixed doubles tennis, Gold - Stanley Fraser, 400 m Prediction Walking, Gold/Bronze - Jacqueline Fraser, Prediction walking 1 km & Prediction walking 400 m,  Silver - Janet LaPierre, 65+ Women's curling, Silver - Janet Levere - 65+ Women's curling,  Silver - Janet Thompson, 65+ Women's curling, Silver - Wendy Casselman, 65+ Women's curling, Silver - Dan Bourgeous, 55+ 4.0+ Men's Pickleball, Silver - Stephane Paradis, 55+ 4.0+ Men's Pickleball

Here is your District 8 Board of Directors for this year.  
Left to Right - Linda Vickers, Fay Emerton-Proulx, Martha Warcup, Dan Youmelle, Deanne Van Loon, Glenys McIntosh, and Graham Vickers.  We look forward to a great year!  If you are interested in helping run an event or joining our Board, please reach out!  Many hands make light work.

Check out the poster for our NEW event!  Are you a seasoned pro?  Come out!  Never heard of washer toss?  Come on out!  CLICK HERE see the poster for registration details.  
 

Remember you must contact the convenor atleast one week before the event to pre-register!

Congratulations to all District 8 participants at the Winter Games!!  From all reports, everyone had a great time and enjoyed the competition, the memories, and the friendships made.  All three of our curling teams earned medals at the games!  Team Wert (mixed) won gold, as did Team LaPierre (ladies).  Team McKay (men's) won silver.  Way to go!!
Our mixed volleyball team also earned a silver medal in a hard-fought competition for gold that went into a tiebreaker.
Woohoo!  

Team Wert's mixed curling team won Gold representing District 8! They went 6 - 0! Congratulations to Charles Wert (Skip), Lise Lalonde (3rd), Frank Wood (2nd), and Nancy Simpson (Lead). It's on to Quebec City for the Canada Games!!

Gold medals for Team Lapierre (ladies curling) at the winter games!!! Silver medals for Team McKay (mens curling)!!  Way to go!!! District 8 is so proud of all of our participants!
Thank you to everyone who sent us updates and photos so we could enjoy the excitement of the games with you. 

Congratulations to District 8's Volleyball Team who won Silver at the Winter Games!!  Woohoo!   I hear it was an excellent final game that went into a tiebreaker. This was also shared, "It was an awesome experience! The facility was amazing, nice hotel, & great competition. Lots of laughs and great camaraderie!!"

Our district includes Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry, Prescott-Russell, and Akwesasne. We encourage all adults 55+ to stay active in their communities by joining in friendly, local competition in a variety of games and events. Participants also have the opportunity to progress to Regional, Provincial, and National competitions.

Some events that we host locally include billiards, cribbage, carpet bowling, bid euchre, bowling, euchre, curling, hockey, cycling, pickleball, bocce, shuffleboard, tennis, golf, lawn bowling, slo-pitch, prediction walking, washer toss, and more! There really is something for everyone!!

Contact Martha at [email protected] to find out more information and join in the friendship, fitness, and fun of the OSGA!

Visit us on FaceBook at OSGA 55+ District 8 - S D & G, Prescott, Russell & Akwesasne
 

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